Birth of Athelstan
Birth of Athelstan, son of Edward the Elder & grandson of Alfred the Great
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
895 in England
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Historical records for England in 895
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Capture of Viking Fleet
Alfred obstructs the River Lea and forces the Vikings to abandon ships that are then captured by the English.
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